18 time-slots - most of the sessions are repeated so there's less chance you'll have to choose between two of your favorites
21 hours of ACVREP-approved credit
Sessions are SOMA-style, meaning interactive and hands-on, with some feet-in-the-street
Reception Saturday night and two snack breaks each day give lots of networking opportunities
all-day coffee, tea and drinks
A special track for Guide Dog Mobility Instructors
Field trips to check off your bucket list!
U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp (where many of our blind students have gone) is about 15 minutes from the hotel.
For $90 you can go to Space Camp where your group will receive astronaut training to complete a "space mission" and two simulations.
You and your friends / family can explore the museum for $20/person if you show your conference badge.
Ivy Green, the home where Helen Keller grew up and where you can see the well where she understood her first word.
Huge thanks to Allied Instructional Services for providing a bus to bring people from the hotel.
Each field trip is a half-day, and will be available mornings and afternoons Friday and Saturday, October 25 and 26.
They are separate from the program and the cost is not included in the conference registration fee.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR FIELD TRIPS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2024.
Click here for more information about the field trips.
Registration
The registration costs are:
$275 Regular registration
$325 At the door
$99 Student / Apprentice
Click here to register. For more information about registration, contact Dee Recker.
Need ASL interpreter? Request must be made by October 1, 2024.
Conference T-shirts!
We've arranged for T-shirts with the conference logo that you can order to be shipped to your home to bring and wear at the conference!
They are heavy-duty white or blue cotton at $20 plus shipping.
We plan to also have hats with the SOMA logo available for sale at the conference.
Vendors
Exhibits will be open at the Exhibitor Dessert Reception 7:30-9:00 and 8-4 o'clock Sunday and Monday, October 27-28.
Vendors will each have an opportunity to speak at our opening general session for a minute or two to share what is at their table.
There will be 30-minute breaks with snacks in the exhibit area each morning and afternoon (see the schedule).
$500 one vendor (includes table and conference registration for one person)
$250 registration for each additional person
Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville Hotel & Spa